Another enjoyable day in the woods today with absolutely gorgeous weather. It's the last day of woodcock season and I didn't feel like raking leaves again. We only went out for a couple of hours to a nearby covert that gets absolutely pounded with hunting pressure but we still managed to find some birds.
Gunner found a couple of woodcock for me and he was nice and steady with rock solid points. Unfortunately one of them headed out over the water so I had to pass on the shot, since Gunner doesn't do water retrieves. But he ran really well for me and I could not have been more pleased with him.
I ran Chunk next and I swear he just keeps getting more and more fun to hunt behind. All of that Churchie Kennel training has certainly paid off for us. He managed to find two grouse which really surprised me because as I mentioned this place gets a lot of pressure. He was steady on both birds but unfortunately I missed them. On one of the misses I actually, really did have the sun in my eyes, I swear...
Gally did not make the trip today, she was enjoying some alone time.
She has been the top dog so far this season, so today we let the boys catch up a little. The rest of the season will be grouse only and it will be all hands on deck. Goodness but this stuff is addicting..
Enjoy your day,
Ken
